Thursday, November 10, 2011

Through our friend and supporter Paddy Hughes, BHF has imported two new stunning young horses for the upcoming competition season!

Gary Brit Ike is a 17.2h, 5 year old blood bay gelding who was imported in April of 2011. He is an extremely athletic & striking horse, who despite his size and bone is primarily Irish Thoroughbred. He came from a foxhunting yard in Ireland, and is in training to start his competitive career this winter down in Florida.

Bouncer

Bouncer was imported a few weeks after Ike, and is another large boned Irish TB cross who is 16.3h and 5 years old. He has wonderful confirmation and the sweet face of a welsh pony! He too has been started correctly and will be starting his competitive career during the winter in Ocala.

It was great to get back down to BHF yesterday for a visit with Missy, Jessica and the whole crew! When I arrived Jess was just getting off of schooling Ben while James has gone on holiday back to Ireland.

All the working students (Rachel & Jess) were busy prepping horses to be ridden, or in my case, to be groomed for the camera. It was nice to see a new face in the crowd, David, BHF's new working student from Canada. David will be traveling with Missy down to Ocala when she leaves in December.

Handsome Ike!

I was also able to catch up with Steph who is recovering well from surgery after a bad break in her leg last month. All the staples have been removed & she's a few weeks off from being able to walk with crutches. Keep up the great attitude & get well soon because everyone at the barn misses you!!!

Onto some important business matters:

1. Winter Boarding Opportunites:
During the winter months of February & March there will be a few stalls available for individuals who are looking to continue their winter training in our indoor. Please contact BHF for rates.

2. Christmas Puppies!
Burghley and Bailey have produced another beautiful litter of puppies, who will be ready to go by Christmas. There are 2 black & tan boys (out of a little of 5) who need homes. The 3 girls have already been claimed (1 by this blog writer), but the chunky little men are still available......so why not give the best Xmas present on the planet!!!

Adorable Puppies!

3. Schedule you lessons with Missy while she's still in town, it's countdown to Florida!

I've included a slideshow of pictures from yesterday's visit featuring scenes from BHF of colors, puppies, the new competition horses & Seema's new pony. Enjoy the slideshow & safe riding! LT